Who owns PointsBet (US)?
PointsBet's US business now belongs to Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the betting arm of the private Fanatics group. The Australian company PointsBet sold it for $225m, in stages that finished in 2024. The Pennsylvania site was renamed Fanatics in January 2024. The licence company is still called PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC.
| Ultimate owner | Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) (private (founder-led; outside investors hold minority stakes)) |
|---|---|
| Owner chain | Fanatics Betting and Gaming → Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) |
| Operating company | PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, US-PA |
| Licenses | USA Pennsylvania — PGCB Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate) |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | pointsbet.com |
| Sister casinos | 1 |
| Fines and actions | 3 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics also runs 1 other gambling brand under the same company and licence.
- Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) owns 2 brand families with 6 websites in our data.
- 3 regulator fines against the owner since 2025, about €52,000 in total (converted to euros).
- Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) has owned PointsBet (US) since 2024.
Who is behind it
PointsBet started in Australia. It sold its US arm to Fanatics and kept its Australian and Ontario businesses. Fanatics Betting and Gaming was founded in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, Inc., which is private. In May 2025 it launched a standalone Fanatics Casino app.
License and what it means for you
Online gambling in the US is licensed state by state. A state licence covers players inside that state only, and each licensing state runs its own self-exclusion list. In Pennsylvania the licence holder is PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, under the Hollywood Penn National certificate. Our data lists the PointsBet US brand in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan.
Sister sites
Fanatics runs 1 other brand in our data: Fanatics Casino. Fanatics Sportsbook is part of the Fanatics brand family.
Fines and regulator actions
Our data lists 3 actions against Fanatics companies. In August 2025 New Jersey fined Fanatics $55,000 over sports wagering rules. In January 2026 it fined Fanatics $2,000 over self-exclusion rules. Michigan approved a violation notice in June 2026 without stating facts or an amount.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Pennsylvania — PGCB Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate) | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
- A US state licence covers players inside that state only. Each licensing state runs its own self-exclusion list.
About Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics)
Private US sports company with three main units: Commerce (licensed sports merchandise), Collectibles (including Topps) and Betting & Gaming. Its betting unit, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, runs the Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics Casino.
Headquarters: US · Founded: 2011 · Ownership: private (founder-led; outside investors hold minority stakes)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: US arm sold by PointsBet to Fanatics for $225m; PA site rebranded to Fanatics Jan 2024.
- We have no company registration number for PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics.
1 sister casino
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Everything Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) owns, with fines and sources →
Regulator fines
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC d/b/a Fanatics Betting and Gaming | USA Michigan — MGCB | — | Board approved an Acknowledgment of Violation against this internet gaming/sports betting supplier licensee; the minutes do not state the facts or the fine amount. source |
| 2026-01-31 | Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) | USA New Jersey — DGE | USD 2,000 | DGE Director's ruling (summary for jan16-31 2026): $2,000 civil penalty on Fanatics pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violation of self-exclusion rules source |
| 2025-08-15 | Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) | USA New Jersey — DGE | USD 55,000 | DGE Director's ruling (summary for aug1-15 2025): civil penalty of $55,000 on Fanatics pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violations of sports wagering rules source |
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Does PointsBet still operate in the US?
Not under that owner. PointsBet sold its US business to Fanatics, and the Pennsylvania site now runs as Fanatics.
Who owns PointsBet Australia?
A different company: PointsBet Holdings Limited, majority owned by MIXI since 2025.
How much did Fanatics pay?
$225m, in stages that finished in 2024.
Sources
- https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/ma/fanatics-set-for-illinois-launch-after-completing-225m-pointsbet-us-acquisition/
- https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/ma/fanatics-concludes-pointsbet-takeover-new-jersey
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.